10 Survival Tips for Cat Owners

An eternal debate exists on whether dogs are better than cats or vice versa. While dogs have ruled this debate for a while, cats seem to be re-emerging thanks to celebrities with  furry best friends. The experience of having a cat is not the same as talking about them. If you have never owned a cat and are planning to do so or if you are a newbbie cat parent  here are ten tips to help you survive.

1.You will never own a cat, the cat will own you

 Unlike dogs who are happy to follow their pack leader, cats are solitary individuals who are not comfortable surrendering their independence. As it goes, you will learn to deal with the fact that you have a roommate, not a pet. They are not trainable, docile, or anything alike. They are a free spirit, and that is their most beautiful trait.

2. They are super lovable 

Whoever told you that cats are not lovable, clearly has never had a cat. Kittens are the most cuddly, super lovable babies in the animal kingdom. The difference between dogs and cats is that dogs are very sticky, while cats are selective on who and when they share love with. As you bond with it, you will learn the many, fascinating ways in which your cat will express different emotions though body language and sounds. Way more cool than barely tale waving (excuse me dogs). 

3. Cats are OCD 

Cats are folks of costumes. The brand of food you feed them for the first time, where you place the litter box, whatever boundaries you set on your first couple of days together will be permanent for your furry companion (No pressure!) So, don’t ever think you can buy any brand of food, or litter, or simply switch water and food bowls, because it will turn your whole cat’s world upside down and cause them huge amounts of stress. 

4. Cats are cleanliness-obsessed

 Indeed, as part of their OCD, they demand that everything around them is neatly clean. If the box smells weird, they rather not use it. If the water is contaminated with food, it is not drinkable. The cat may be like “Human, what are you waiting for removing that stinky, peed toy of my kingdom? It’s disgusting!”

5.Your vet secretly hates your cat

 Your vet and well, everybody who is not you, basically. They distrust your cat; they are aware of its terrible scheming and revenge skills. They will also try to warn you, but you would not listen, because well, love is blind but they may have a valid point. You will not fully understand this until you have actually seen your kitten angry. Just scary… 

6. Your skin will never be flawless again

NEVER! Clipping your cat’s nails, brushing their hair, bathing them, or simply hugging them in a day of a mood without having to run for the ER for stitches will become little huge victories.

7. Get ready for hair EVERYWHERE

Newsflash, that fluffy hair isn’t free. It sheds, and when it does, it will spread through every spot your cat has ever embraced for a nap, which include but do not limit to: your black comforter, the leather sofa, the dinning table, your sink, the laundry basket, the book shelf, on top of your laptop, etcetera. Good luck with those allergies! 

8. You got yourself an alarm without snooze button

 Yep, dogs are loud, but cats are LOUDER. They make an ambulance’s type melody when they are hungry (which is always), bored, angry, amused, or simply demand you to stand up from whatever you are doing and provide their needs. The only possibility of snooze you have with them is DO AS THEY DEMAND! 

9. Everything that touches the light will fly, fell, be stretched or removed according to your cat’s necessities

Cat be like “I was walking through your chest and that $90 bottle of perfume was standing on my way, so I removed it by the lift of a paw..” They break, destroy and throw everything, just for fun, so from now on try not to embrace to the material stuff. Better this way anyways, right? Your cat is totally worth it!

10. You will be an emotionally stronger person

 Rejection and tough love will make you become a more mature, stable person. You will handle personal issues like a breeze, and redefine your whole concept of mean (your cat will be your standard). Yet, there will be nothing more soothing and comfortable than your cat’s nose kisses (or scratches), because what great love ever exists without a bit of drama?

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